A patient at the mental health center has an anxiety disorder and is being treated with a drug that affects serotonin levels. Which of the following disorders is most likely one that will respond to this treatment?
a) social phobia
b) agoraphobia
c) generalized anxiety disorder
d) obsessive-compulsive disorder
Question 2The particular substance used is not a factor in the development of tolerance.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3The Child Guidance Clinic completed its annual report on the number
of children treated and their diagnoses.
When a reporter is given a copy
of the report, she notices several interesting findings, especially the sex
difference in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What is the ratio of
boys to girls?
a) 90: 10
b) 75 : 25
c) 50 : 50
d) 30 : 70
Question 4Which of the following psychological disorders are associated with an increased risk of sexual dysfunction?
a) borderline personality disorder and specific phobias
b) bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder
c) depression and anxiety
d) generalized anxiety disorder and dependent personality disorder
Question 5When symptoms of one disorder overlap with symptoms of other disorders, a decision is made as to which of several diagnoses is appropriate. This is called a:
a) clinical diagnosis
b) consult
c) differential diagnosis
d) working diagnosis
Question 6At what stage of the sexual response cycle does erectile dysfunction occur?
a) desire
b) orgasm
c) arousal
d) resolution
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